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Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joshua Constatine, named a Denver7 Everyday Hero, shares his journey to help abuse survivors find their voice through A Courageous Rose. The nonprofit in Fort Collins offers peer support, self-defense classes & emergency financial help for those in need. Denver7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bailey Brewery is preparing for summer after a challenging winter when less snow and high winds reduced ski traffic along U.S. 285. The brewery is updating its recipes and working with the chamber of commerce to boost tourism in the mountain community. Denver7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CPR Classical will host Tiny Tots: Planes, Trains and Automobiles for children seven and under on April 19 at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum (7711 E Academy Blvd). Two 45-minute interactive shows run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. with a post-show meet-and-greet. Colorado Public Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local bars & restaurants see a financial boost from early spring sunshine that fills patios in Larimer Square and Olde Town Arvada as events and warm weather bring extra business amid tight margins. Denver7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new bill will require school districts to include charter school construction proposals on local ballot measures. Senate Bill 145, backed by Sen. Scott Bright + Sen. Cathy Kipp, is set for its first hearing Monday. Colorado Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denver Water advises residents to adopt no-cost indoor water-saving measures amid ongoing drought restrictions. The agency recommends turning off water while brushing and limiting showers to five minutes (small changes that can save thousands of gallons daily) as residents prepare for a delayed start to lawn watering in May. Denver7
- ➤ Visitors at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge continue to see a resilient elk cow (nicknamed TnT) mingling with bison, a rare sight since her first appearance in May 2022 that has spurred curiosity among wildlife watchers. Sentinel Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denver's CPD declared a parking garage on South Yosemite Street unsafe after its collapse on March 23 and ordered the owner to secure a permit by May 29 — repair or demolition work must be finished by August 28, and emergency shoring may let vehicle owners retrieve their cars soon. Denver7
- ➤ Denver area water districts are considering rate hikes as drought conditions worsen, with more than 90% of the state under drought. Aurora Water will vote on restrictions and surcharges on April 6 while Denver Water delays projects and explores fee changes before an April 8 board meeting. Denver7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Boating season at Barr Lake State Park will begin on schedule tomorrow, April 1. CPW officials urge boaters to complete aquatic nuisance species checks (ANS) at state offices and at the park and to wear life jackets (boats must be 10 hp or less) for safety. Denver7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Mountain homes are staying on the market longer as warmer weather slows new listings; in Summit and Park counties, single-family listings dropped 17% and condo listings fell 11%, and buyers have more time while sellers must adjust pricing (expert Joy Dysart noted fewer tourists due to less snow). Denver7
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